Life’s Reflections

Leroy Vaughn, Sr. was presented to the world on March 27, 1943, in Memphis, TN. to Mr. Grover Vaughn, Sr, and Ms. Laura Wallace. He professed his life to Christ at an early age at Greenwood Methodist Church, Memphis, TN. He later rededicated his life and was baptized at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Pillow St. Leroy actively attended and graduated from Hamilton High School, Memphis, TN, in 1961. He enlisted in the United States Army on December 6, 1962, and received an Honorable Discharge on December 5, 1968.

Leroy was a very hard-worker and provider for his family. He began his career in route sales with the snack food industry and retired in 2008 as Key Accounts Manager from Tom’s Foods, Inc. He attributed his success to what he called the (3-D Factor) Desire, Dedication, and Determination.

Leroy departed this life on March 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents; Mr. Grover Vaughn, Sr. and Ms. Laura Wallace, three brothers; Grover Vaughn, Robert Vaughn, and Kenneth Vaughn; and one sister Pricilla Vaughn-Smith.

Leroy leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 60 years, Cora Waller Vaughn, a son, Leroy Vaughn, Jr., and three daughters, Phydra Vaughn Callicut (William), Volante’ Vaughn Mathews (Vernon), and Cheryll E. Vaughn, five beautiful grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three brothers John L. Perry (Faith), David C Perry (Keva), Anthony Perry (Pamela) and two sisters Linda Perry-Whitfield, and Diane Wallace-Grimes, one aunt Bernice Martin; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

“Sensational...Better Now”

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.